Sercomm NV812D User Manual

Network Video Server

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1

Overview ............................................................................................................................1

Physical Details - Video Server.........................................................................................3

Package Contents ..............................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP...................................................................................................5

System Requirements........................................................................................................ 5

Installation - Video Server................................................................................................5

Setup using the Windows Wizard....................................................................................6

CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO................................................................................11

Overview ..........................................................................................................................11

Requirements...................................................................................................................11

Connecting to a Video Server on your LAN................................................................. 11

Connecting to a Video Server via the Internet..............................................................13

Viewing Live Video .........................................................................................................15

CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP...................................................................17

Introduction.....................................................................................................................17

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream...............................................................19

Making Video available from the Internet....................................................................20

Viewing Live Video via the Internet..............................................................................23

Motion Detection Alerts..................................................................................................24

CHAPTER 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT....................................................................25

Introduction.....................................................................................................................25

Connecting to Video Server............................................................................................ 25

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................26

Administration Menu...................................................................................................... 27

System Screen..................................................................................................................28

Network Screen................................................................................................................30

Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only) ........................................................................34

DDNS Screen ...................................................................................................................37

IP Filter Screen................................................................................................................39

I/O Port Screen................................................................................................................40

RS485 Screen...................................................................................................................41

Streamings........................................................................................................................43

Video & Audio Screen.....................................................................................................45

Video Access Screen........................................................................................................47

User Database Screen......................................................................................................49

Motion Detection Screen.................................................................................................50

Audio Detection Screen................................................................................................... 51

E-Mail Screen ..................................................................................................................52

FTP Screen..................................................................................................................... .. 54

HTTP Screen ...................................................................................................................55

SMB/CIFS Client Screen................................................................................................56

Event Trigger Screen ......................................................................................................57

Maintenance Screen........................................................................................................59

Status Screen....................................................................................................................61

Log Screen........................................................................................................................63

CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS VIEWING/RECORDING UTILITY........................................64

Overview ..........................................................................................................................64

System Requirements...................................................................................................... 64

Installation.......................................................................................................................64

System Tray Icon.............................................................................................................65

LiveView Screen.............................................................................................................. 66

Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................67

LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing.............................................................69

View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording....................................................71

Setup Program - for Streams Configuration.................................................................73

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................76

Overview ..........................................................................................................................76

Problems...........................................................................................................................76

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................78

Video Server.....................................................................................................................78

Regulatory Approvals.....................................................................................................78

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................79

APPENDIX B NETWORK CAMERA HTTP CGI............................................................. 80

User-level CGI commands (user level privilege)...........................................................80

Admin-level CGI commands (administrator level privilege).......................................95

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides details of the Video Server's features, components and capabilities.

Overview

The Video Server digitizes analog video signals and transmits digital images directly to your wired LAN or the Internet. The Video Server is a device that used to turn an analog video system into high performance IP-based solutions. The Video Server comes with the RS-485 interface, which can be used for external PTZ devices. It also supports two-way audio and digital I/O for external sensors and alarms. Up to 10 authorized viewers f rom different locations can view the H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG streams simultaneously.

H.264 uses the new innovations in video compression technology to provide excellent video quality from the low video data. Bit rate can be saved up more with nearly lossless coding while using H.264. The intent of the H.264 project was to create a standard capable of providing good video quality at lower bit rates than previous standards, without in creasing the complexity of design which would be impractical or expensive to implement.

A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web Browser, on a variety of software platforms.

Features

• Triple Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The H.264, MPEG4 and JPEG encoders

built into the video server generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the video server using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video.

Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or

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Public Facility surveillance, the Video Server has the features you need.

Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and

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other Internet related protocols, the Video Server can be easily integrated into your existing network.

Easy Configuration. A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup.

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Subsequent administration and management can be performed using a standard web browser. The administrator can configure and manage the Video Server via the LAN or Internet.

• Viewing/Recording Utility. A user-friendly Windows utility is provided for viewing

live video. For periods when you are absent, or for scheduled recording, this application also allows you to record video on your PC. Use the Playback function of the supplied Windows utility to view the recorded files.

• 3D-Deinterlace Support.

view is moderate. It provides high quality edge preserving deinterlacing with the 4th generation motion adaptive 3D-Deinterlacing algorithm and performs proper processing for fast motion and film video sources.

• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The Video Server

will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large

It can provide clearer image when movement speed of the

objects. Motion detection alarm can be triggered via e-mail, FTP, instant messaging and/or an external alarm device.

Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specified times using

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a flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule, so it is active only when required.

Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the Video Server can send its log data to

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your Syslog Server.

Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the video if

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desired. You can connect an external microphone to the video server.

IP Filter. Use the IP Filter to block/accept access to the IP addresses.

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User-definable HTTP/ HTTPS port number. This allows Internet Gateways to use

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"port mapping" so the Video Server and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP address.

DDNS Support. In order to view video over the Internet, users must know the Internet

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IP address of the gateway used by the Video Server. But if the Gateway has a dynamic IP address, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is required. Since many existing Gateways do not support DDNS, this function is incorporated into the Video Server.

NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the Video Server to calibrate its

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internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video from the Video Server will be correct.

PoE Support. (Wired Model Only) You can use IEEE 802.3af PoE (Power over

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Ethernet) to provide power to the Video Server, so only a single cable connection is required.

Security Features

• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users.

Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream. User authentication is not required if the Multicast feature is enabled.

Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so

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that it only can be changed by the Video Server Administrator.

Wireless Features (Wireless Model Only)

• Supports 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Standards. The 802.11n standa r d pr ovides

for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802 .11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

Wired and Wireless Network Support. The Video Server supports either wired or

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wireless transmission.

WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is provided.

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WPA/WPA2 Support. The WPA Personal/WPA2 Personal standard is also supported,

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allowing advanced encryption of wireless data.

WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any

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device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.

Physical Details - Video Server

Front - Video Server

Figure 1: Front Panel

RESET button

VIDEO OUT

75Ω

VIDEO IN

LINE OUT LINE MIC/IN

Network LED (Green)

This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip to press it. It can be activated at any time the video server is in the "ready" mode.

• Reset to manufacturer default value and reboot. When

pressed and held over 10 seconds, the settings of Video Server will be set to their default values.

Note:

After this procedure is completed, the Power LED will blink three times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully.

Loop-through connection to the video signal from the Video In connector. It allows direct connection to an external monitor.

It’s a switch for 75-omh On-Die Termination Impedance. If the Video Out port is not in use, this switch should be pushed up. Otherwise, push it down if the Video Out port is connected.

It supports a single composite video source by using a BNC connector.

If required, an external speaker can be attached here. If required, an external microphone can be attached here.

Microphones designed to be used with PCs are usuall y com pat i ble with this microphone input.

On - LAN connection is detected. Off - LAN connection is not detected

Active LED (Green)

POWER LED (Green)

Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN

connection.

Off - No user is viewing the video server. Blinking - User(s) is viewing the video server. On - Power on. Off - No power. Blinking - The POWER LED will blink during start up. This will

take 15 to 20 seconds.

Rear - Video Server

Figure 2: Rear Panel

ETHERNET port

IO Ports

Power Input

Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Video Serv er to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch.

The terminal block includes 1 RS-485 port (2 pins ), 2 G N D po rt s, 1 input port and 1 output port.

Connect the supplied 12V power adapter here. Do not use ot her power adapters; doing so may damage the video server.

Package Contents

The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

1. Video Server

2. Power adapter

3. Antennae (Wireless Model Only)

4. Installation CD-ROM

5. Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 2

Basic Setup

This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Video Server.

System Requirements

To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required.

Installation - Video Server

1. Assemble the Video Server

For Wireless model, screw the supplied antennae to the mounting points on the rear.

2. Connect the LAN Cable

Connect the Video Server to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch, using a standard LAN cable.

For Wireless model, this will disable the Wireless Interface. The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used simultaneously. Using the LAN interface is recommended for initial configuration. After the Wireless settings are correct, the Wireless interface can be used.

The first time you connect to the camera, you should connect the LAN cable and configure the Network Camera with appropriate settings. Then you can unplug the LAN cable and power off the camera. The Network Camera will be in wireless interface when you power on the camera again.

3. Connect the Camera

Connect the video output of the camera to the video in of the Video Server, using a standard video cable with BNC connectors.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied 12Vpower adapter to the Video Server and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different on e may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.

• The Network LED should be ON.

For more information, refer to Physical Details - Video Server in Chapter 1.

Setup using the Windows Wizard

Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup W izard. This program can locate the Video Server even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Video Server with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.

Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management.

Setup Procedure

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start

automatically, run NetworkCamera.exe in the root folder.

• You will see the Welcome screen shown below.

• Click the Setup button to start the setup Wizard.

Figure 3: Welcome Screen

2. The next screen, shown below, will list all the Video Servers on your LAN.

Figure 4: Camera List Screen

• Select the desired video server from the list on the left. The current settings for the

selected video server will be displayed in the table on the right.

• Click Next to continue.

3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password, as

shown below.

• If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the

password blank.

• Otherwise, enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password set on the

Maintenance screen.

Figure 5: Password Dialog

4. This screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct Time Zone,

Date, and Time. Make any desired changes, then click Next to continue.

Figure 6: Camera Settings

5. On the following IP Address Settings screen, shown below, choose Fixed IP Address,

Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE.

Figure 7: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection

• Fixed IP is recommended, and can always be used.

• Dynamic IP can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server.

• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is the most common login method, widely used with

DSL modems.

Click Next to continue.

6. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed.

Figure 8: TCP/IP Settings

• Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your LAN.

• The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must match the values used by PCs on

your LAN.

• The Primary DNS address is required in order to use the E-mail alert or Dynamic

DNS features. Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address recommended by your ISP.

• The Secondary DNS is optional. If provided, it will be used if the Primary DNS is

unavailable.

Click Next to continue.

7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed.

Figure 9: PPPoE Settings Screen

• Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.

• Enter the Password for the user name above.

Click Next.

8. The next screen, shown below, displays all details of the Video Server.

• Click Next if the settings are correct

• Click Back to modify any incorrect values.

Figure 10: Save Settings

9. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to cancel your

changes, click Cancel.

Figure 11: Confirm Screen

10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below.

Figure 12: Final Screen

Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility.

11. Click Exit to end the Wizard.

Setup is now complete.

Chapter 3

Viewing Live Video

This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video.

Overview

After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using Internet Explorer on Windows.

This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer. But many other powerful features and options are available:

• To view multiple video servers simultaneously, or record video (either interactively or by schedule), you should install the Windows Viewing/Recording utility. Refer to Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility for details on installing and using this program.

• The video server administrator can also adjust the Video Stream, and restrict access to the video stream to known users by requiring viewers to supply a username and password. See Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.

• To make Live Video from the video server available via the Internet, your Internet Gateway or Router must be configured correctly. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.

Requirements

To view the live video stream generated by the Video Server, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7.

• Internet Explorer 6 or later, Firefox 3.0 or later.

Connecting to a Video Server on your LAN

To establish a connection from your PC to the Video Server:

1. Use the Windows utility to get the IP address of the Video Server.

2. Start Internet Explorer.

3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Video Server.

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 13: Home Screen

5. Click View Video.

6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a

username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Video Server administrator.

7. The first time you connect to the Video Server, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX

component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.

You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer. Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.

Figure 14: ActiveX OCX Prompt

8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the

video stream is buffered.

Connecting to a Video Server via the Internet

You can NOT connect to a Video Server via the Internet unless the Video Server Administrator has configured both the Video Server and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the Video Server.

See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.

Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections are NOT supported.

To establish a connection from your PC to the Video Server via the Internet:

1. Obtain the following information from the Administrator of the video server you wish to

connect to:

• Internet IP Address or Domain Name of the video server.

• Port number for HTTP connections.

• Login (username, password) if required.

2. Start Internet Explorer.

3. In the Address box, enter the following:

HTTP://Internet_Address:port_number Where Internet_Address is the Internet IP address or Domain Name of the video

server, and port_number is the port number used for HTTP (Web) connections to the video server.

Examples using an IP address:

HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024 Where the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 1024.

Example using a Domain Name:

HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024

Where the Domain name (using DDNS in this example) is mycamera.dyndns.tv and the HTTP port number is 1024.

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 15: Home Screen

5. Click View Video.

6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a

username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Video Server administrator.

7. The first time you connect to the video server, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX

component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.

You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer. Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.

Figure 16: ActiveX OCX Prompt

8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the

video stream is buffered.

Viewing Live Video

After installing the ActiveX component, you be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below.

Adjust focus manually by turning the front lens until the video becomes clear.

Figure 17: View Video Screen

There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon. See the table below for details.

General Options

These options are always available, regardless of the type of video server you are connected to.

Resolution. Select the desired video resolution format. ON. Click this to set the output I/O port to ON mode. OFF. Click this to set the output I/O port to OFF mode.

Play/Stop. Use this icon to start/stop viewing.

Back to Original. Use this icon to make the image back to original size. Zoom Out. A digital zoom out feature is available. To zoom out the

window, click this icon. Zoom In. A digital zoom in feature is available. To zoom in the window,

click this icon. Snapshot. Click this to take a single JPEG "snapshot" image of the current

video.

Speaker On/Off. Use this button to turn the PC's speaker on or off. Audio Upload On/Off. This icon is displayed when the Speaker (Audio &

Video screen) is enabled. Use this slider to adjust the volume.

Volume. Use this slider to adjust the volume. Setup. Select the desired folder to save the file.

Chapter 4

Advanced Viewing Setup

This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Video Server. This Chapter is for the video server Administrator only.

Introduction

This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:

• Adjusting the video image

• Controlling user access to the live video stream

• Making video available from the Internet

• Using the Motion Detection feature

To Adjust the Video Image:

1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Video Server. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based

Management for details.)

2. Select Administration, then Streamings. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 18: Streamings Screen

3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.

Data - Streamings Screen

Default Streaming

Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list.

Channel

Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG)

Video Format Resolution

This displays the default format. Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is

set to 704*576.

Fixed Video

Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.

Quality Max. Frame Rate

Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream. The default value is 25.

Streaming 2/3 Settings

Video Format Resolution Video Quality

Control GOV Length

Max. Frame Rate

Select the desired format from the list. Select the desired video resolution format.

• Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option.

Enter the desired value between 1 and 150. Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

The default value is 15.

User Defined URI

You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream

By default, anyone can connect to the Video Server and view live Video at any time. If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users.

To Control User Access to Live Video:

1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Video Server. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based

Management for details.)

2. Select Video Access.

3. Set the desired options for Access.

Access

Select the desired option as required:

• If the User Access is enabled, users will be prompted for a username and password when they connect to the camera for viewing video.

• When Video Access is enabled, viewing video is only available during the scheduled periods, and unavailable at other times. If this option is selected, you need to define a schedule; otherwise it is always disabled.

However, viewing video is still possible by logging in as the Administrator.

Figure 19: Controlling User Access

See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for further details about using the Video Access and User Database screens.

Making Video available from the Internet

If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Video Server available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the video server.

Router/Gateway Setup

Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from Internet Viewers) to the Video Server. The Router/Gateway uses the Port Number to determine which incoming connections are intended for the Video Server.

This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers. The Port Forwarding/Virtual Server entry tells the Router/Gateway that incoming TCP connections on port 1024 should be passed to the Video Server. If necessary, check the user manual for your Router/Gateway for further details.

The "Port" for the Port Forwarding / Virtual Server entry above is the " Secondary Port" number specified on the Network screen of the Video Server.

Video Server Setup

The Video Server configuration does NOT have be changed, unless:

• You wish to change the port number from the default value.

• You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Video Server.

HTTPS Port Configuration

Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80. Since the Video Server uses HTTP, but port 80 is likely to be used by a Web Server, you can use a different port for the Video Server. This port is called the Secondary Port.

The default HTTP/HTTPS Secondary Port is 1024/1025. If you prefer to use a different port number, you can specify the port number on the Video Server's Network screen, as shown below.

Figure 20: Network Screen

See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for further details on using the Network screen.

Viewers need to know this port number in order to connect and view live Video, so you must inform viewers of the correct port number.

DDNS (Dynamic DNS)

Many internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.

This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection. DDNS is designed to solve this problem, by allowing users to connect to your LAN using a

domain name, rather than an IP address.

To use DDNS:

1. Register for the DDNS service with a supported DDNS service provider. You can then

apply for, and be allocated, a Domain Name.

2. Enter and save the correct DDNS settings on the DDNS screen of the Video Server.

3. Both Router and Video Server should use the same port number for DDNS service.

Figure 21: DDNS Screen

4. Operation is then automatic:

• The Video Server will automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that

the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address.

• Internet users can then connect to the Video Ser ver using the Domain Name allocated

by the DDNS service provider. Example: HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024 mycamera.dyndns.tv is domain host name. 1024 is the port number.

Viewing Live Video via the Internet

Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended.

Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser

If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of the video server's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number.

Enter the Internet address of the Router/Gateway, and its port number, in the Address (or Location) field of your Browser.

Example - IP address:

HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024

Where the Router/Gateway's Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the "Secondary Port" number on the Video Server is 1024.

Example - Domain Name:

HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024

Where the Router/Gateway's Domain name is mycamera.dyndns.tv and the "Secondary Port" number on the Video Server is 1024.

Viewing Live Video with the Viewing/Recording Utility

If using the Windows Viewing/Recording Utility, the details of the Video Server must be entered on the Cameras screen.

Figure 22: Add video server from LAN

See Chapter 6 - Window Viewing/Recording Utility for full details on using the Windows Viewing/Recording utility.

Motion Detection Alerts

The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected. The Video Server will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement

of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by:

• Sudden changes in the level of available light

• Movement of the camera itself.

Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there is good steady illumination, and the camera is mounted securely.

Note: The Motion Detection settings can only be configured while using IE browser.

To Use Motion Detection Alerts

Using the Web-based interface on the Video Server, select the Motion Detection screen, then configure this screen as described below.

Figure 23: Motion Detection

1. Enable the Motion Detection feature.

2. Set the areas of the video image to be examined for movement. You can define up to 4

areas, and set the motion threshold individually for each area.

3. If using a schedule, define the desired schedule in Event Tr igger screen.

4. Save your changes.

If the Motion Detection feature is enabled, but the related options in the Event Trigger screen are not enabled, then the only action when motion is detected is to log this event in the system log.

Chapter 5

Web-based Management

This Chapter provides Setup details of the Video Server’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for the video server Administrator only.

Introduction

The Video Server can be configured using your Web Browser. The Video Server must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC.

The recommended method to ensure this is to use the supplied Windows-based Wizard, as described in Chapter 2 - Basic Setup.

Connecting to Video Server

• If using only your Web Browser, use the following procedure to establish a connection from your PC to the Video Server:

• Once connected, you can add the Video Server to your Browser's Favorites or Bookmarks.

Connecting using your Web Browser

1. Use the Windows utility to get the IP address of the Video Server.

2. Start your WEB browser.

3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Video Server.

4. You will then be prompted for a username and password.

• If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the

password blank.

• Otherwise, enter the Administrator ID and Administrator Password set on the

Maintenance screen.

Welcome Screen

When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 24: Welcome Screen

The menu options available from this screen are:

• View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. See C h apt er 3 - Vi ew in g Live Video for details.

• Administration - Access the Administration menu.

Administration Menu

Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Video Server.

The Administration menu contains the following options:

Setup

• System

• Network

• Wireless (Wireless Model Only)

• DDNS

• IP Filter

• I/O Port

• RS485

Video & Audio

• Streamings

• Video & Audio

• Video Access

• User Database

Event

• Motion Detection

• Audio Detection

• E-Mail

• FTP

• HTTP

• SMB/CIFS Client

• Event Trigger

Administration

• Maintenance

• Status

• Log

System Screen

After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Setup menu, you will see a screen like the example below.

Data - System Screen

System Settings

Device ID Camera Name Description

Date & Time

Date Format Current

Date & Time

Time Zone

This displays the ID for the Video Server. Enter the desired name of the Video Server. This field is used for entering a description, such as the location of the

Video Server.

Choose the desired format from the drop-down list. This displays the current date and time on the video server. If it's not correct, click the Change button to modify the date/time

settings. This button will open a sub-screen where you have 2 options:

• Set the video server's date and time to match your PC.

• Select the correct date and time.

Choose the Time Zone for your location from the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, enable the Adjust

for daylight saving checkbox.

Figure 25: System Screen

Network Time Protocol

NTP Server Address

Update

LED Operation

Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. If Enabled, the Video Server will contact a Network Time Server at

regular intervals and update its internal timer. Enter the address for the desired NTP server.

The Schedule determines how often the Video Server contacts the NTP Server. Select the desired options.

If Disabled, the LED of the Video Server will be in off state.

Network Screen

This screen is displayed when the Network option is clicked.

Figure 26: Network Screen

Data - Network Screen

Network

Internet Connection Type

Obtain DNS server address automatically

There are 3 connection types:

• Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the

Video Server will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server.

• Static IP Address: If selected, you must assign the following

data to the Video Server.

• IP Address - Enter an unused IP address from the address

range used on your LAN.

• Subnet Mask - Use the same value as PCs on your LAN.

• Default Gateway - Use the same value as PCs on your

LAN.

• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet): This is the most common login

method, widely used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have provided some software to connect and login. This software is no longer required, and should not be used.

• Username - The user name (or account name) provided by

your ISP.

• Password - Enter the password for the login name above.

If selected, the Video Server will use the DNS address or addresses provided by the DHPC server. This option is only available if the IP address setting is Obtain an IP address automatically.

Use the following DNS server address

WINS Address

Primary DNS server - Use the same value as PCs on your LAN.

Normally, your ISP will provide this address. Secondary DNS server - This is optional. If entered, this DNS will

be used if the Primary DNS does not respond. There are 2 options:

• Obtain WINS address automatically - If selected, the Video

Server will obtain its IP address from DHCP server.

• Use the following WINS address - Enter the IP address of

your WINS server.

HTTP/HTTPS

RTP/RTSP

This sets the port number for HTTP/HTTPS connections to the Video Server, whether for administration or viewing video.

The HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used for the standard of transferring files (text, graphic images and other multimedia files) on the World Wide Web. The default HTTP port is 1024.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) can pro vide m ore secure communication with the SSL/TLS protocol, which support data encryption to HTTP clients and servers. The default HTTPS port is 1025.

The Secondary port can be used for DDNS, other service and when more than 2 Video Servers are in use.

If enabled, you can connect using either port 80 or the Secondary port. You must enter the Secondary port number (between 1024 to

65535) in the field provided. Note that when using a port number which is not 80, you must

specify the port number in the URL. For example, if the Video Server's IP address was 192.168.1.100 and the Secondary port was 1024, you would specify the URL for the Video Server as follows:

http://192.168.1.100:1024 The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), a standard for

connected client(s) to control streaming data (MPEG-4) over the World Wide Web. Enter the RTSP Port number (between 1024 and

65535) in the field provided. The default RTSP Port is 554.

Multicast RTP/RTSP

Enable Multicast Video Address Video Port

Audio Address Audio Port

Time to Live

UPnP

Enable Discovery

The RTP (Real Time Transport Protocol), an Internet protocol for transmitting real-time data such as audio and video.

Max RTP Data Packet field will let users limit the size of the file. Enter the desired value between 400 and 1400.

Note: RTSP and RTP settings are for cell phone only.

Enable the feature as required. Enter the address of video. Enter the desired value (between 1024 to 65534) in the field

provided. The number you entered must be even values. Enter the address of the audio. Enter the desired value (between 1024 to 65534) in the field

provided. The number you entered must be even values. Enter the desired length of time, if the packets fail to be delivered

to their destination within. The Time to Live you entered must be in-between 1 to 255.

If enabled, the Video Server will broadcast its availability through UPnP. UPnP compatible systems such as Windows XP will then be able to detect the presence of the Video Server.

Enable Traversal

Bonjour

Enable Bonjour Service

QoS

Enable QoS Mode

DSCP

If enabled, HTTP connections (from your Web Browser or the Viewer and Recorder utility) can use secondary port instead of port 80 (the standard HTTP port) to access the video server.

If enabled, the Video Server can be accessed through a "Bonjour" enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (with a Bonjour plug-in) or Safari browser. You can also find other Bonjour-enabled devices on your netw or k.

If enabled, the throughput level (for Video and Audio) is guaranteed through QoS (Quality of Service).

Enter the desired value of Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP). The value must be between 0 and 63.

Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only)

This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked.

Data - Wireless Screen

Wireless Network

Site Survey

WSC PIN Code Network Type

SSID

Domain

Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available APs.

It displays the WSC PIN code number for the Video Server. This determines the type of wireless communication used by the

Video Server.

• If you have an Access Point, select Infrastructure.

• Otherwise, select Ad-hoc.

This must match the value used by other devices on your wireless LAN. The Default is ANY. Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

Select your region from the drop-down list.

Figure 27: Wireless Screen

Channel No.

Security

Security System

WEP

Authentication Type

• In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The Video Server will use the Channel set on the Access Point.

• For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your Video Server. Other Wireless stations shoul d use the sam e setting.

• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to see which one is the best.

Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method:

• Disabled - No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. This is default.

• WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong.

• WPA/WPA2 Personal - Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA Personal is the version of WPA whic h does NOT require a Radius Server on your LAN.

Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If that fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to see what method to use. Note: In Infrastructure mode, either setting will normally work, since most Access Points can use both methods.

WEP Encryption

Passphrase

WEP Keys

Select the WEP Encryption level:

• 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars)

• 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex chars)

• 64 Bit Keys (5 ASCII chars)

• 128 Bit Keys (13 ASCII chars)

Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the "Generate Key" button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64-bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128-bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value.

• Use the radio buttons to select the default key.

• Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have

the same key values.

• Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits (0 ~

9) and the letters A ~ F.

• Click Clear Keys to set the Keys to be blank.

WPA/WPA2 Personal

Shared Key

Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters in length.

DDNS Screen

Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.

This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection. DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows:

• You must register for the DDNS service with a DDNS service provider. The DDNS Service provider will allocate a Domain Name to you upon request.

• The DDNS settings on the DDNS screen above must be correct.

• The Video Server will then contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet

IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. (The Check WAN IP Address determines how often the Video Server checks if the Internet IP address

has changed.)

This system allows other Internet users to connect to you using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider.

This screen is displayed when the DDNS menu option is clicked.

Data - DDNS Screen

DDNS

DDNS Enable/Disable

Service Provider Web Site Button

Figure 28: DDNS Screen

Enable or disable the DDNS function, as required. Only enable this feature if you have registered for the DDNS Service with a DDNS Server provider.

Choose a service provider from the list. Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web

site for the selected DDNS service provider.

Domain (Host) Name

Account/E-Mail Password/Key Check WAN IP

Address

Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the DDNS Server provider.

Enter the login name or the E-mail address for the DDNS account. Enter the password/key for the DDNS account. Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has

changed. If the IP address has changed, the DDNS Server will be notified.

NOTE: If the DDNS Service provided some software to perform this IP address update or notification, you should NOT use t his software. The update is performed by the video server.

IP Filter Screen

This screen is displayed when the IP Filter option is clicked.

Data - IP Filter Screen

IP Filter

Single/Range

IP Address

The IP Filter feature allows administrators to control Video Server access by filtering IP address. Select the desired option from the drop-down list.

Select to perform either single IP address or a range of IP addresses that you desired.

Enter an IP address or a range of IP addresses you would like to allow or deny.

Figure 29: IP Filter Screen

I/O Port Screen

The Video Server supports 1 input port and 1 output p ort . Thi s screen is di spl ay e d whe n the I/O Port menu option is clicked.

Data - I/O Port Screen

Input Ports

Current State

Low

Output Ports

Current State Default State Manual Trigger Action When

Triggered

It indicates the current state of the input port. Once the configured state is happened, it will trigger the event actions.

Select the desired State:

• High

• Low

• Rising

• Falling

It indicates the current state of the output port. Select the desired option from the drop-down list. Select the option to control the output state. If an event is happened, it will trigger the event alerting.

Figure 30: I/O Port Screen

RS485 Screen

This screen is displayed when the RS485 menu option is clicked.

Data - RS485 Screen

RS485

Enable RS-485

Ports Settings

Baud Rate

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits Address Preset Position

Figure 31: RS485 Screen

Enable the RS-485 feature to enable pan and tilt functions for the device.

Select the desired baud rate from the drop-down list. The default is 2400 bps.

Select the desired data bits from the drop-down list. The default is

8. Select the desired parity from the drop-down list. The default is

None. Select the desired value from the drop-down list. The default is 1. Enter the desired address in the provided field. Click this button to define the preset point position. Please see the

following section for more details.

Patrol Sequence

This feature determines how the Video Server will move when it is set to "Rotate". You can set a number of Preset Positions; the Video Server will go to the first position, then move through the list of preset positions until it is finished. The Video Server will stop at the last position in the list.

To create the Preset Sequence, select the desired Preset Position in the left column, and click the "Add >>" button. Repeat until the desired sequence is complete. Note that you can add the same Preset Position more than once; this can be used to make the camera stay longer at one position.

To delete a position from the Sequence, select the desired position and click the "Remove" button.

Set Preset Position Screen

This screen is displayed when the Preset Point Positions button on the Pan/Tilt screen is clicked.

Figure 32: Preset Point Position Screen

Data - Preset Point Positions

Set Position Set Home Preset List

Preset Name

Pan Speed Tilt Speed

Set the desired position through adjusting the control panel. Click this button to set the home position of Pan/Tilt. Select the desired Preset. The screen will update with the current

data for the selected Preset Position. Enter a suitable name for the Preset Position.

If no name is entered, the preset will have a number only. Select the desired speed for the Pan function. Select the desired speed for the Tilt function.

Streamings

This screen is displayed when the Streamings menu option is clicked. If you want to view streaming via the cell phone:

1. Cell phone should be supported by 3GP P pr ot ocol.

2. Enter 554 for RTSP port number in the Network screen.

3. Both MPEG-4 and H.264 format support cell phone option.

4. Enter the following address in the URI:

RTSP:// Router IP address / User Defined URI

5. Select 15 fps for Max Frame Rate.

Note! Due to the bandwidth limitation for the cell phone usage, please set the resolution, quality and frame rate to lower values.

Figure 33: Streamings Screen

Data - Streamings Screen

Default Streaming

Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list.

Channel

Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG)

Video Format Resolution Fixed Video

This displays the default format. Select the desired video resolution format. Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.

Quality Max. Frame Rate

Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream. The default value is 25.

Streaming 2/3 Settings

Video Format Resolution Video Quality

Control

Select the desired format from the list. Select the desired video resolution format.

• Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set to 1.0 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.

GOV Length

Adjust the GOV interval in frame base. 1 means all frames are I-frame. Enter the desired value between 1 and 150.

Max. Frame Rate

Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream. The default value is 15.

User Defined URI

You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Video & Audio Screen

This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio option is clicked.

Figure 34: Video & Audio Screen

Data - Video & Audio Screen

Video Adjustment

Video System Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Options

Enable Microphone

Audio Type Enable Speaker Enable Time Stamp

The current video system used in the Video Server. If necessary, you can adjust the brightness to obtain a better image.

For example, if the camera is facing a bright light, the image may be too dark. In this case, you can increase the brightness.

Select the desired option for the Contrast. You can select a value between -3 and 3.

Select the desired option for the Saturation. You can select a value between -3 and 3.

Enable audio by checking this checkbox. Using Audio will increase the bandwidth requirements slightly.

Select the desired audio type. Enable speaker sound by checking this checkbox. If enabled, the current time will be displayed on the Video image.

Enable Text Display

Enable Privacy Mask

Enable this setting if you want text to be displayed on the Video image, and enter the desired text - up to 20 characters. This feature is often used to identify each Video Server when multiple Video Servers are installed.

Enable this to place the grey square on the area of the current image that you want to hide from others. The grey square can be enlarged or shrunk as required.

Video Access Screen

This screen is displayed when the Video Access option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked.

Figure 35: Video Access Screen

Data - Video Access Screen

Enable Security Checking

Enable Scheduled Video Access

Access Schedule

Scheduled Periods

Delete

• If disabled - No login required. Users d o not have to provide a username and password when they connect to the video server to view video.

• If enabled - Require login, users will be prompted for a username and password when they connect to the video server to view video. The video server administrator must use the "User Database" menu option to create the desired users.

• If enabled - The video server is available during the scheduled periods, and unavailable at other times. If this option is selected, you need to define a schedule. If no schedule is defined, this option is always disabled.

• If disabled - The option will remain disabled until you enable it.

Note that regardless of which setting is chosen, the Administrator can ALWAYS access the video server and view live video.

This displays all periods you have entered into the database. If you have not entered any periods, this list will be empty.

Use the Delete button to delete the selected item in the list.

Add New Schedule

Day Start Time End Time Add

Choose the desired option for the period. Enter the start time using a 24 hr clock. Enter the end time using a 24 hr clock. Click this button to add a new period.

User Database Screen

This screen is displayed when the User Database option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked.

Figure 36: User Database Screen

Data - User Database Screen

Existing Users

User List

Edit, Delete, Delete All

User Properties

User Name

User Password Confirm Password Control Level

This displays all users you have entered into the User database. If you have not entered any users, this list will be empty.

Use these buttons to manage the user database.

Enter the name for the user here.

• Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name.

• The name is case insensitive (case is ignored), so you can not have 2 names which differ only by case.

The password for this user. Re-enter the password for the user, to ensure it is correct. Select the desired control level for the user you plan to add. (*

Operator level allows user to trigger output port manually)

Add Button Clear Button

Click this button to add a new user, using the data shown on screen. Use this button to clear the input fields, ready to add a new user.

Motion Detection Screen

This screen is displayed when the Motion Detection option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 37: Motion Detection Screen

Data - Motion Detection Screen

Motion Detection

Set Detection Areas

Indicator Threshold

You can set the full screen or areas of the video image to be examined.

Note: Motion detection can be triggered by rapid changes in lighting condition, as well as by moving objects. For this reason, it should only be used indoors.

Current value for the Motion detection. Adjust the threshold of detection for each area

Audio Detection Screen

This screen is displayed when the Audio Detection option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 38: Audio Detection Screen

Data - Audio Detection Screen

Audio Detection

Current Volume

Triggered Volume

Triggered When

It displays the current volume of the environment.

Drag the bar to set the volume for triggering.

Choose the desired situation for triggering the audio detection.

E-Mail Screen

This screen is displayed when the E-Mail option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 39: E-Mail Screen

Data - E-Mail Screen

Primary/Secondary SMTP Server

SMTP Server Address

Authentication SMTP Login name SMTP Password POP server name Show "From" as

Test the Server Secondary SMTP

E-Mail Setup

E-Mail Address

Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) Server to be used to send E-Mail.

Select the desired Authentication type for the SMTP Server. Enter your login name for the SMTP Server. Enter your password for the SMTP Server. Enter the name for the POP Ser ver. Enter the E-Mail address to be shown in the "From" field when the

E-mail is received. Click this button to test the server connection. Check the box to upload to the Secondary SMTP if the video server

can not connect to the primary SMTP.

Enter at least one (1) E-Mail address; the 2nd and 3rd addresses are optional. The E-mail alert will be sent to the E-mail address or addresses specified here.

With Attachment

Enable the checkbox if you want to attaché files to the E-mail.

Subject

Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric characters.

FTP Screen

This screen is displayed when the FTP option on the Event menu is clicked.

Data - FTP Screen

Primary/Secondary FTP

FTP Server Port Login name Password Enable Passive

Mode File Path Name Test the Server Secondary FTP

Enter the address of the FTP Server. Enter the Port of the FTP Server to be connected. Enter your login name for the FTP Server. Enter your password for the FTP Server. Check the box to enable the Passive mode feature of the FTP.

Enter the file path/name of the FTP. Click this button to test the server connection. Check the box to upload to the Secondary FTP if the video server

can not connect to the primary FTP.

Figure 40: FTP Screen

HTTP Screen

This screen is displayed when the HTTP option on the Event menu is clicked.

Data - HTTP Screen

HTTP Notification

URL User Name Password Proxy Server

Name Proxy User Name Proxy Password Proxy Port

Number Method

Figure 41: HTTP Screen

Enter the URL of your HTTP notification server. Enter the user name of your HTTP server. Enter the password to match the user name above. Specify the proxy server name in the provided field if the device

needs to pass through a Proxy Server to do the HTTP notification. Enter the user name for the proxy server. Enter the password for the proxy server. Enter the port number for the proxy server.

Select the desired method of form data encoding.

• Get - It should be used if and only if the form processing is

independent, which typically means a pure query fo rm. Generally it is advisable to do so.

• Post - If there are problems related to long URLs and non-

ASCII character repertoires, which can make it necessary to use "POST" even for independent processing.

SMB/CIFS Client Screen

This screen is displayed when the SMB/CIFS Client option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 42: SMB/CIFS Client Screen

Data - SMB/CIFS Client Screen

SMB/CIFS Client

Browse SMB/CIFS Server

Server Name File Path User Name Password Test the Server

Click Browse button to select the desired SMB/CIFS server.

Enter the name of your SMB/CIFS server. Enter the file path of your SMB/CIFS server. Enter the user name for the SMB/CIFS client account. Enter the password for the SMB/CIFS client account. Click this button to test the server connection.

Event Trigger Screen

This screen is displayed when the Event Trigger option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 43: Event Trigger Screen

Data - Event Trigger Screen

Event Schedule

Schedule List

Delete Button

New Schedule

Effective Time Frame

Start Time End Time

The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently configured in the Video Server, along with various information about their configuration, as listed below:

• Name - the descriptive event name set by the user.

• Effective Time Frame - shows when the event at a set time will

be triggered.

• Trigger by - shows what kind trigger activate the event.

• Action - shows what kind of the actions will be issued when the

event been triggered

Use this button to delete the selected schedule.

Choose the desired option for the period.

Choose the desired start time using a 24 hr clock. Choose the desired end time using a 24 hr clock.

Add Button

Trigger Event

Enable

Interval Trigger by

Actions

Attachment Type

Use this button to add the new schedule.

Check to perform all of the event(s) that were configured and scheduled.

Select the desired option for the events interval. (* "0" = No Delay)

• Input 1 - This describes the states that the input must be in for an event to be triggered.

• Audio Detection - The sound detection can be used to trigger events.

• Motion Detection - Movement in a motion detection window can be used to trigger events.

• E-Mail - If checked, an E-Mail (with "Attachment") will be delivered to the SMTP server. (SMTP Server must be configured on the E-Mail page.)

• FTP - If checked, an FTP upload will be activated to the FTP server. (FTP servers must be configured on the FTP page.)

• Output Port - If checked, the output port state will be activated as configured. (Output port must be configur ed on the I/O Port page.)

• HTTP - If checked, a HTTP CGI command will be delivered to the HTTP server.

• SMB/CIFS - If checked, JPEG image(s) or video files will be uploaded to the SMB server. (SMB must first be enabled and configured on the SMB Client page.)

• Streaming Channel - Select the desired type for the video file.

• Pre/Post Capture - Select the desired length. The size of the

file depends on this setting, and also the Video size and degree of compression.

Maintenance Screen

This screen is displayed when the Maintenance option on the Administration menu is clicked.

Figure 44: Maintenance Screen

Data - Maintenance Screen

Administrator Login

Administrator ID

Administrator Password

Verify Password

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade File

Start

Clear File Name

Enter the name for the Administrator here. Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name.

Enter the password for the Administrator.

Re-enter the password for the Administrator, to ensure it is correct.

Click the "Browse" button and browse to the location on your PC where you stored the Firmware file. Select this file.

Click this button to upgrade the Firmware. When the upgrade is finished, the Video Server will restart, and this management connection will be unavailable during the restart.

This does NOT stop the Upgrade process if it has started. It only clears the input for the "Upgrade File" field.

Backup & Restore

Backup Configuration File

Restore Configuration File

Clear File Name

Buttons

Defaults Restart

Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a text file.

Click Restore button to reinitialize the video server to load the new updated software. Do this after loading the upgrade file.

This does NOT stop the Restore process if it has started. It only clears the input for the "Restore Configuration File" field.

Click Defaults button to reload the default settings of the video server. Click Restart button to restart the video server.

Status Screen

This screen is displayed when the Status option on the Administration menu is clicked.

Data - Status Screen

System

Device Name Description F/W version

Network

MAC Address IP Address Network Mask

This shows the name of the Video Server. This shows the description of the Video Server, such as location. The version of the current firmware installed.

The MAC address of the Video Server. The IP Address of the Video Server. The network mask associated with the IP address above.

Figure 45: Status Screen

Gateway

The IP Address of the remote Gateway associated with the IP Address above.

WINS Address

The IP Address of the WINS server.

Wireless (Wireless Model Only)

WSC PIN Dode Network Type

It displays the current WSC PIN code. This shows the Network Type currently in use (Ad-hoc or

Infrastructure).

SSID Channel Security Signal Strength

This displays the wireless SSID. This shows the wireless channel currently used. The current security setting for Wireless connections. This shows the strength of the signal.

Streaming (1~3)

Video Format Resolution Video Quality Frame Rate

It displays the current format of video. The image size of the video stream. This displays the image quality of the video stream. This displays the frame rate of the video stream.

Buttons

Refresh

Update the log and any other data on screen.

Log Screen

This screen displays a log of system activity.

Data - Log Screen

Log

System Log Refresh Button Clear Log Enable Syslog

Service Syslog Server

Address

Figure 46: Log Screen

This is a log of system activity. Click this to update the data shown on screen. Click this button to restart the log. Check the box to enable the System Log Server feature.

Enter the address of the Syslog Server.

Chapter 6

Windows

Viewing/Recording Utility

This Chapter describes how to view and record the live video stream generated by the Video Server, using the supplied Windows utility.

Overview

The Utilities package includes following three functions:

• LiveView - to view/listen the live streams.

• View Recordings - to record the live streams.

• Setup - to configure the Utilities such as adding device, making recording schedules and

setting required parameters, etc..

The Utilities must be installed in the Windows before they can be configured.

System Requirements

In order to use the utility, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Windows XP SP3, 32-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7.

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (it should be installed on Windows

XP/VISTA via "Windows Update").

• Internet Explorer 6 or later, Firefox 3.0 or later

• 2GB RAM

• Individual Graphic Card

Installation

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start

automatically, run NetworkCamera.exe in the root folder. You will see the Welcome screen shown below.

Figure 47: Welcome Screen

2. Click the Install Utility button to start the installation of the Utilities package.

3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

4. After the installation, double click the Monitor icon on the desktop or click Monitor menu item in the Windows main program menu to launch the Utilities.

System Tray Icon

When started, the program will create an icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar, as shown below.

Figure 48: System Tray Icon

You can right click the icon and it will provides a menu which allows you to launch utility program, view the utility details or even exit the utility package.

LiveView Screen

When Utility launched, the Camera Utility screen like the example below will be displayed.

Figure 49: Main Screen

If no devices have been defined and added to the Utilities, no video will be displayed. Utilities should be configured first to view the streams. See the following section for information on defining a device. Note that each device is given a number (Channel Number).

Camera Setup

To define a device and associate it with a Channel Number:

1. Click the Setup icon on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 50: Cameras Screen

2. Add desired Video Server to the Camera List:

• To associate a device automatically with the current Channel:

• The Utilities will search and display all available devices found on your LAN in

the Add Camera list automatically. The Add Camera list can be updated by clicking the Refresh button.

• The Camera Details panel, on the right, displays the data for the selected device.

• Check that the Camera Details shown on the right is correct. Enter associated

User Name and Password. Note: The Port Number, User Name, Password and Stream Type can only be modified in the WEB UI instead of Camera Setup screen.

• Click the Test Camera button to check that a connection and login can be performed successfully.

• Click Add button. The device will now appear in the Camera List.

• To associate a device manually with the current Channel:

• Click Manually Add button.

• Enter the Local Name, IP Address, User Name, Password, Port Number and

Stream Type in the Camera Details section.

Note: The Port Number, User Name, Password and Stream Type can only be modified in the WEB UI instead of Camera Setup screen.

• Click the Test Camera button to check that a connection and login can be performed successfully.

• Click Add button. The device will now appear in the Camera List.

Cameras Data

Camera list

Add cameras Address

Camera Status Local Name IP Address

Port Number

Stream Type Delete Button

This displays the devices you've added, if any. Use the Delete button to delete the selected device in the list.

This list displays all available devices found on your LAN. If you cannot find the desired device in the above list, you can add it

manually by entering the IP address in this field. This displays the current status of the selected device. This is the default name for the device, and can be changed. The current IP address of the device. Or enter the Domain Name or

Internet IP address of the desired device. The camera Administrator can require that users provide a username and

password before being allowed to view the live video.

• If the Administrator has not enabled this option, the Login fields can be left blank.

• Otherwise, you must enter the User Name and Password allocated to your by Administrator.

This will normally display "80". Only change this if requested to do so by the Administrator.

Select the desired type from the drop-down list. Click this button to delete the selected device in My camera list.

Refresh Button Add Button Test Camera Advanced

Camera Settings

The Add cameras list can be updated by clicking the Refresh button. Click the button to add the selected device to the list. Check the connection of the selected device by clicking this button. Click this link to connect to the Web UI of the device immediately.

LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing

You can view live video in the Monitor screen. The built-in software can let you view up to 9 cameras on a single computer screen at one central location.

The following table lists the icons displayed on the Monitor screen:

View Layout. Use this to select the number of Channels (Cameras) to be displayed on screen. Up to 9 cameras can be displayed.

View. This indicates if the stream is being viewed. Red indicates the configured device is being viewed. Gray indicates that no device is configured or the configured device is not connected to the Monitor.

Instant Record. Click this to start recording the current stream. While recording, this button will be red. To stop recording, click this button again. Gray indicates no recording. Red indicates recording is in progress.

Snapshot. Click this to take a still image of the current video stream. The image format is BMP.

Mirror. Click this to have the image swapped left-to-right. Flip Video. Click this to have the image swapped top-to-bottom.

Speaker On/Off. To turn On/Off the speaker volume for the Video Recorder in focused viewport.

Microphone On/Off. To turn On/Off the audio upload function for the Video Recorder in the focused viewport.

Volume. If Speaker/Microphone is enabled, you can click the icon, then drag and drop to raise or lower the volume.

Zoom Camera. A digital zoom-in feature is available. Drag the slider bar

to the desired magnified rate in a viewport. Day/Night Mode. It supports Day/Night mode switch for getting better

quality of the low light condition. This function is available depending on the model.

IO Port 1/2. It indicates if there is any I/O type triggered event detected in the port 1/2.

Patrol. Move through the Preset positions in the sequence defined by the Administrator.

Camera Auto Pan. Click this to have the device moved from left to right automatically.

Motion Detection. Click this button to have the device moved to the Motion Detection Preset position.

Direct P/T. Use this to move the device to the Pan/Tilt position directly. Preset Points. Select the desired Preset points.

Move Control. Use this to move the device to the desired position. There may a short delay after clicking the desired icon. You should wait a couple of seconds rather than click again. Or you can drag the vertical or horizontal slider bar to have quicker movement of the device to the desired position.

Setup. Click this button to open the Utilities configuration program.

View Recordings. Click this button to launch the recording program, which

allows you to browse through the previously saved recordings. Please see the " View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording " section for details.

Channel Indicator. This indicates the current channel.

View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording

To access the saved recordings of the Cameras, click View Recordings icon on the top of the screen, then you will see a screen like following.

Figure 51: View Recordings Screen

Searching Recorded Streams Files

Skip to Next Record. Use this to view the next available record. Play. Use this to re-start viewing, after using the Pause button.

Playing speed. Use the Pause. Use this to temporarily stop playing. Skip to Previous Record. Use this to view the previous record. Zoom In. To zoom in on a section of the window, drag the slider bar to the desired magnified

rate of a viewport.

Snapshot. Click this to take a still image of the current video. Print. Click this to print the current frame which is showing in the screen. Speaker. To play a recorded file, select the desired volume. Hour Left. It displays the possible available time for recording. Space Left. It displays the current available space of the memory. All recordings. Click this button to select the type (All recordings or Event recordings) of the

recorded files.

to accelerate (right) or decelerate (left) the playing speed.

Select Camera. Click the desired device to find the recordings.

Recording Bar. It displays the recordings that match your requests. Calendar. Choose the date of the calendar for finding desired recordings.

Setup Program - for Streams Configuration

There are 3 tabs of the Setup program:

• Cameras

• Recording Options

• Settings

For the Cameras configuration, please refer to the Camera Setup for details. You can record the streams from camera by pressing the Instant Record button in the Monitor

program as mentioned in the " LiveVew Program - for Streams Live viewing" section or by making schedules to let the recording happen on the arranged time period.

All the recorded streams are stored in files with a proprietary format and can be viewed vi a Playback program in the Utilities package.

If you want to change the default settings of recording parameters before doing any recording, please see the "Settings" section for details.

Recording Options

To make recording schedules, click the Recording Options tab on the Setup screen. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 52: Recording Options

If necessary, change these settings to suit your environment. Please follow the steps below to make a schedule for recording:

1. Select a device from the available list.

2. Select either Always Record or Record in a Scheduled Time Range fo r recording type.

3. If Record in a Scheduled Time Range is selected, set the recording time range from Start Date, Start Time and End Time boxes.

4. Press Add button to add the schedule.

You will see all the schedules in the recording list.

Settings

Clicking the Settings tab on the Configuration program to make change of default Utilities parameter settings.

Data - Settings

Recording Path

Recording

Instant Recording Time Limit

Maximum Time Limit for Instant Recording

Motion Detection

Record Before and after motion begins

This is the Drive and Folder on your PC/Notebook where recorded files will be placed. You need a drive which has large amounts (Gigabytes) of free space. Click the Browse button to select the drive and folder if you want to change the default path. Note that file names for the recordings are automatically assigned, using an internal date-time coding rule.

This sets the maximum time period of a recording which is started by clicking the Record button on the Monitor main screen. If the recording is not stopped manually before the arranged time period elapsed, it will be terminated automatically when the end time hit.

Set the time so that the Recorder will make a pre-recording and post-recording for at most the specified time range while a motion begins and ends.

Figure 53: Settings Screen

Disk Space for Each Camera Recording

Total Disk Space Available Disk Space

Enable Disk space limitation

Maximum Allowed Space per Camera

When allowed space is full.

Initial Settings

Launch this utility when Windows starts

This displays the total size of the selected disk. This displays the available space of the selected disk for storing

recordings. Enable this if you wish to limit the disk space used by video

recordings. Enter the maximum amount of disk space assigned to each

device for stream recordings. Select the desired option for the behavior when the disk space

limit is reached.

• Overwrite earliest file. The Recorder will overwrite the

oldest file if the space is not enough for further recording.

• Stop Recording. If the disk space limit is reached, no

further recording is done.

Check this to have this utility start when Windows starts.

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions.

Overview

This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Video Server and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and th e Video Server still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

Problems

Problem 1: I can't connect to the Video Server with my Web Browser to configure

it.

Solution 1:

Problem 2: The Windows utility doesn't list any Video Servers. Solution 2:

It is possible that your PC's IP address is not compatible with the IP address of the Video Server. Use the Windows utility to configure the Video Server with a valid IP address.

Check the following:

• The Video Server is installed, LAN connections are OK, it is powered ON and startup is complete.

• Ensure that your PC and the Video Server are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• Ensure that your PC has the TCP/IP network protocol loaded. In Windows, this is done by using Control Panel-Network.

• If an entry for TCP/IP -> Network card is not listed, use Add - Protocol - Microsoft - TCP/IP to add it.

• You then need to select the new entry (TCP/IP -> Network card), click Properties, and configure the IP Address tab.

• If your LAN has a DHCP Server, you can select "Obtain an IP Address automatically". Otherwise, you must select "Specify an IP Address", and enter values for IP Address, Su bnet Mask , and Gateway. All devices on your LAN must use compatible values. Remember that each device needs a unique IP Address, and the same Subnet Mask.

Problem 3 When I try to connect to the Video Server, I get prompted for a user

name and password.

Solution 3

You SHOULD be prompted for a user name and password if trying to access the Administration menu. Enter the Administrator ID and Password set on the Maintenance screen.

If you are just trying to view Video, the User Name/Password prompt

indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password.

Problem 4 Video quality may suddenly deteriorate.

Solution 4

Problem 5

Solution 5

Problem 6

Solution 6

This can happen when an additional viewer connects to th e V i deo Server, overloading the video server or the available bandwidth. The image size and quality can be adjusted to cater for the required number of viewers and the available bandwidth.

The motion detection feature doesn't send me any E-mail.

It may be that the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) server used by the video server to send the E-mail will not accept mail. (This is to prevent span being sent from the server.). Try using a different SMTP server, or contact your ISP to see if SMTP access is being blocked.

Using the motion detection feature, I receive E-mails which don't show any moving objects.

The motion detection feature doesn't actually detect motion. It compares frames to see if they are different. Major differences between frames are assumed to be caused by moving objects.

But the motion detector can also be triggered by:

• Sudden changes in the level of available light

• Movement of the camera itself.

Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there is good steady illumination, and the video server is mounted securely. This feature can NOT be used if the video server is outdoors.

Problem 7 Solution 7

Problem 8

Solution 8

The image is blurry.

Try cleaning the lens, or adjusting the Video Quality setting on the Streamings screen. Video created by the lower settings will contain less detail; this is the trade-off for using less bandwidth.

I turned on the auto launch after startup option of video server utility, but it's blocked and takes no action under Windows Vista. How can I make it work?

Windows Vista has the built-in ability to automatically reduce the potential of security breeches in the system. It does that by automatically enabling a feature called UAC (User Account Control). With the UAC on, applications will be blocked from launching during system startup. That would also block the video server utility. However, you could turn off the UAC by the following steps:

1. Select Start - Control Panel - Account and Family settings.

2. Click "Add or remove user account".

3. Select the desired user account.

4. Click "Go to the main User Account page"

5. Select "Change security settings" in the "Make changes to your user account" screen.

6. Unselect "Turn on User Account Control (UAC) to make your computer more secure".

7. Click OK. You will be prompted to reboot your computer.

Appendix A

Specifications

Video Server

Model Video Server

Dimensions 90mm (W) * 30mm (H) * 140mm (D)

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP, FTP, RTP,

Network Interface: 1 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection LEDs 3 Power Adapter External Power Adapter:12V/1A DC External I/O Ports Input x 1

Regulatory Approvals

CE Approvals

The Video Server and the Ethernet Video Server meet the guidelines of the European Union and comply with the 99/5/EEC and RTTE 99/5EG directives, including the following standards:

• EN60950

• EN300 328-2

• EN301 489-1

• EN301 489-17

0° C to 40° C

-10° C to 60° C

RTSP

Output x 1 GND x 2 RS485 x 1 (2pins)

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20  entimeters between the radiator and your body.

Many software components are covered by the GNU GPL (General Public License). Some are covered by other Licenses.

You can check more details of each applicable license by clicking the License button in the Maintenance screen.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

ursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Appendix B

Network Camera HTTP CGI

User-lev

Notes: If camera is in privacy mode, it will reject the streaming/snapshot request with “406 Not Acceptable” and stop video post for eve nt.

Video and Image commands Stream M-JPEG video

HTML page for the end user

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/mjpe Return:

el CGI commands (user level privilege)

g.htm

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … con

tent-type: text/html\r\n …

http

://<ip>/img/video.mjpeg

…

Server Push page for the programmer

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/video.mjpeg

(utility)

The camera will check the request User-Agent parameter in HTTP header to identify the client type. The camera will regard the client as MSIE if there is the string “MSIE”, regard the client as SerComm OCX if there are the strings “CameraActiveX” or “Viewer” or “AlertCfg”, and regard others as PushServer.

Return (OK situation): If the client is MSIE

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: image/jpeg\r\n … <MJPEG data>

If the client is SerComm OCX

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <MJPEG video or AUDIO data>

The format of motion JPEG for OCX, to support the audio stream feature, we add an extra header at begin of the stream data (mjpeg/audio) to describe the frame information and sending status. The extra header contains 48 bytes in little-endian, the fields are shown as following:

Location Parameter Value and description 0-3 Magic

String

The string to identify the header.

It must be "MJPG". 4-7 Frame Size The frame size. (bytes) 8-9 Width The JPEG width. 10-11 Height The JPEG height. 12-15 Sent Size The size of the sent frame. (bytes) 16-17 Slice Size The size of the slice. (bytes) 18-21 Timestamp The time stamp of the frame.

The time stamp of the first frame is always 0.

22 Frame

Type

The frame type.

0x01 (01): JPEG

0x02 (02): G.726 Audio|

0x03 (03): G.711 a law Audio

0x04 (04): G.711 u law Audio

0x05 (05): AMR Audio

0x10 (16): LPCM mono Audio at 8KHz Sample Rate

23-24 Bit Rate The audio bit rate.

0x02 (02): 2 KbytesPerSecond

0x04 (04): 4 KbytesPerSecond

0x08 (08): 8 KbytesPerSecond 25 Version The version number.

It is 0x02 (02). 26-45 Time

String

46 Padding

flag

The ASCII string to present the current camera time. (Not

used)

The padding flag

0x00: No padding data

0x01: There is the padding data at the end of the frame,

please refer to chapter “Padding data format” for details 47 Reserved Reserved

Example, A normal JPEG frame:

Image size is 5930, width is 320, height is 240, sent data size is 2000, slice size is 2000, timestamp is 0, frame type is 1 (JPEG), version number is 1. The header will look like as follows:

4D 4A 50 47 2A 17 00 00 40 01 F0 00 D0 07 00 00

D0 07 00 00 00 00 01 02 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

(2000 bytes JPEG data)

We will regard others client as the PushServer.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: multipart/x-mixed-released;boundary=<xxx>\r\n

--<xxx> content-type:image/jpeg\r\n content-length: <image-size>\r\n\r\n <jpeg image date>

--<xxx> content-type:image/jpeg\r\n content-length: <image-size>\r\n\r\n <jpeg image date> ...

--<boundary>--

Return (ERROR situation):

HTTP/1.0 400 Bad Request\r\n

… content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n current_ resolution=A\r\n current_framerate=B\r\n

The A and B are in the following format.

Parameter Value and description

Image resolution 1: 160x120 (or 160x128, 176x120 (NTSC)/ 176x144(PAL),

depends on models) 2: 320x240 (or 352x240(NTSC)/ 352x288(PAL), depends o n

models) 3: 640x480 (or 704x480(NTSC)/ 704x576(PAL), depends o n

models) 4: 1280x960 (depends on models) Frame rate 1 ~ 30fps

Snapshot

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/snapshot.cgi?[size=<value>][&quality=<value>]

Parameter Value and description

size

quality

Example 1: To sanshot a 640x480 (or 704x480(NTSC)/ 704x576(PAL), depends on models) very high qulity JPEG image from Network Camera 192.168.0.99.

http://192.168.0.99/img/snapshot.cgi?size=3&quality=1

Image resolution 1: 160x120 (or 160x128, 176x120 (NTSC)/ 176x144(PAL),

depends on models) 2: 320x240 (or 352x240(NTSC)/ 352x288(PAL), depends o n

models) 3: 640x480 (or 704x480(NTSC)/ 704x576(PAL), depends o n

models) 4: 1280x960 (depends on models) Quality level 1: Very high 2: High 3: Normal 4: Low 5: Very low

Example 2: To snapshot a JPEG image from Network Camera 192.168.0.99 (with current resolution and quality)

http://192.168.0.99/img/snapshot.cgi

Example 3: To snapshot a low quality JPEG image with current resolution from the Network Camera 192.168.0.99.

http://192.168.0.99/img/snapshot.cgi?quality=4

Return: A JPEG image will be returned to client with user specified resolution and quality.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n

… content-type: image/jpeg\r\n … <JPEG image data>

SDP (MPEG-4/H.264 video, not for MJPEG video)

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/media.sdp Return: A SDP file will be returned.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <SDP data>

Audio Upload (uploading audio streaming to the camera)

Method: POST URL: http://<ip>/img/g726.cgi

depends on models) URL: http://<ip>/img/g711a.cgi URL: http://<ip>/img/g711u.cgi

Example (client side):

POST http://192.168.0.99/img726.cgi HTTP/1.0\r\n Authrization: Basic YWRtaW46YWRtaW4= \r\n \r\n

Return:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n

Client starts to upload the audio stream.

Unauthorized (Bad username, password)

G.726 audio stream (16Kbps or 32Kbps,

G.711 a-law audio stream (64Kbps) G.711 u-law audio stream (64Kbps)

HTTP/1.0 401 Unauthorized\r\n

RTP/RTSP

User can stream video and audio through the following URLs.

Video and audio: rtsp://<ip>/img/media.sav Video only: rtsp://<ip>/img/video.sav Audio only: rtsp://<ip>/img/audio.sav

If the client player is QuickTime player, there are always around 3 seconds latency. If there is not audio content in the streaming, you can use the extension parameter “[?|&]latency=no” to push QuickTime player to play the streaming without any latency, but this method causes the frame rate is not stable. Example:

rtsp://<ip>/img/video.sav?latency=no

Note that camera is able to support the following four RTP protocols. But user needs to specify the desired RTP protocol in the player.

1. Unicast RTP

2. Multicast RTP

3. RTP over RTSP (RTP over TCP)

4. RTP over RTSP over HTTP (HTTP tunnel) Return: Video and/or audio will be returned.

SWF/FLV

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/media.swf Return: Action script content to trigger the player to get the media content.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <data>

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/media.flv Return: media content.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <data>

Extension to the streaming URL defines

We extend some parameters for some products which support the multiple streamings simulatenously.

Related URLs:

video.asf, video.mjpeg, mjpeg.cgi, snapshot.cgi, media.sdp, media.sav, video.sav

Extension syntax:

Parameter Description

channel If the product supports multiple streaming channels

simultaneously, we will append the parameter “[?|&]channel=[1|2|...]” to identify, example: To view the 1st channel streaming: video.sav or video.sav?channel=1 To view the 2nd channel streaming: video.sav?channel=2

video If the product supports multiple video codec simultaneously,

we will append the parameter “[?|&]video=[MPEG4|MJPEG|H264]” at the end of original URL to identify, example: To view streaming with MPEG4 video: video.sav?video=MPEG4 To view streaming with H264 video:

video.sav?video=H264 Mix the parameters channel and video

If the product supports multiple streaming channels and

multiple video codec at one video channel simultaneously, we

will append both channel and video parameters to identify, the

parameter “channel” is the main key with priority.

Response error if parameters are not correct.

If only “channel” parameter provided, stream the

default video, priority is: MPEG4, MJPEG, H264.

If none parameter provide, use the default channel

number, and then stream the video by priority channel 1,2,3…

If only “video” parameter provided, stream the video

from the channel supports, use the default channel number, and

then priority is: 1,2,3,…

Example#1:

Total is 3 channels, the 1

and the 2

channel has MPEG4 video, the 3rd channel has MJPEG video, default viewer channel is 1 To view the H264 (or to view the 1

channel has H264 video

, then:

channel video): video.sav?channel=1 or video.sav?video=H264 or video.sav?channel=1&video=H264 To view the MPEG4 (or to view the 2

channel video): video.sav?channel=2 or video.sav?video=MPEG4 or video.sav?channel=2&video=MPEG4 To view the MJPEG (or to view the 3

channel video): video.mjpeg Example#2: Total is 3 channels, the 1

channel has H264 video

and the 2 MJPEG video, default viewer channel is 1 To view the H264 at 1

channel has H264 video, the 3rd channel has

channel:

, then:

video.sav?channel=1&video=H264 or video.sav?video=H264 To view the H264 at 2

channel: video.sav?channel=2&video=H264 Have not MPEG4 video for viewing. To view the MJPEG: video.mjpeg Example#3 (not supported in product spec yet): Total is 2 channels, the 1 and the 2 channel is 1

channel has H264 & MPEG4 videos, default viewer

, then:

To view the H264 at 1

channel has H264 video

channel: video.sav?channel=1&video=H264 To view the H264 at 2

channel: video.sav?channel=2&video=H264 To view the MPEG4 at 2

channel: video.sav?channel=2&video= MPEG4 or video.sav?video=MPEG4

padding If the product supports padding data over the streaming, such

as motion information, we will append the parameter “[?|&]padding=[no|yes]” to identify, default (no this parameter) depends on products and streaming types. Example: To view the streaming without padding data: video.sav?padding=no To view the streaming with padding data: video.sav?padding=yes * You can refer to the section 2.11 for more details.

Player commands

Query

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/util/query.cgi[?extension=value] This CGI indicates the H/W capability, component setting. Ex: The camera got I/O port

(or not). The camera got Speaker (or not), etc.

Return:

Parameter Value and description

extension

HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n <parameter pair>\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n

......

Extension value yes: extension is enabled, the extended data as below will be

extended to generic response.

fw_ver=V1.0.0R44\r\n ip_addr=192.168.1.12\r\n netmask=255.255.255.0\r\n gateway=192.168.1.1\r\n current_time=07/02/200

24-Hour format

timezone=4\r\n http_port=80\r\n -> The value is -1 or none this parameter

indicate the HTTP disabled.

https_port=443\r\n -> The value is -1 or none this parameter

indicate the HTTPS disabled.

rtsp_port=554\r\n

8 10:12:10\r\n -> MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS

Here are the details of parameter pairs:

Parameter Value and description

hostname description defname mac company_name model_number resolutions

Camera name, example: sc123456 Camera description, example: Hello camera Camrea default name, example: default name Camera's MAC address, example: 00C002123456 Camera's comany name, example: SerComm Camera's model number, example: RC8020 Phase out in new projects. The resolutions camera support, depends

on models, valid values:

[1280*960,640*480,320*240,160*120|704*480,352*240,176*120|7 04*576,352*288,176*144]

mpeg4_resolution

mjpeg_resolution

h264_resolution

mic_in

Current MPEG-4 resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: [1280|640|320|160|704|352|176] For multiple streaming channels, use the keys: mpeg4_resolution,

mpeg4_resolution2, … Won't provide this paramter if there is not such video format enabled

or supportted. Current JPEG resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: [1280|640|320|160|704|352|176] For multiple streaming channels, use the keys: mjpeg_resolution,

mjpeg_resolution2, … Won't provide this paramter if there is not such video format enabled

or supportted. Current H.264 resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: [1280|640|320|160|704|352|176] For multiple streaming channels, use the keys: h264_resolution,

h264_resolution2, … Won't provide this paramter if there is not such video format enabled

or supportted. Current MIC in setting, valid values: [on|off]

speaker_out audio_duplex_mo

ptctrl ioctrl serial privacy_button pir_sensor

Current Speaker out setting, valid values: [on|off] Only valid for the products have such setting feature in Web UI. Current audio duplex mode setting, only “off” is valid, example: Talk only: mic_in=off, speaker_out=on Listen only: mic_in=on, speaker_out=off Talk & Listen duplex: mic_in=on, speaker_out=on Talk & Listen half: mic_in=on, speaker_out=on,

wlled irled wps_pin_code

White light LED HW capability, valid values: [on|off] IR LED HW capability, valid values: [on|off] WPS PIN code value, example: 00000048

wireless sw_pppoe

Wireless HW capability, example: [on|off] PPPoE software feature capability/supported, valid values: [yes|no]

URL: http://<ip>/img/query.cgi This CGI indicates the accessed user's privilege with some H/W features. Ex. The user

could use Speaker Out, but couldn't control the I/O ports, etc. Return:

Query/Control the peripheral components status (Operator, combination CGI)

Notes: This combination CGI command will replace the separated peripheral control

CGIs.

Query the peripheral components status

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/io/query_pc.cgi[?<parameter>[&<parameter>...]]

Input parameters:

None parameter provided, CGI responds all supported peripherals' status. The peripheral parameter provided, CG I just responds the specific peripherals'

status. Please refer to the “Parameter Pairs Table” for specific input paramters. Return:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n <parameter pair>\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n

......

Here are the details of parameter pairs, parameters depend on product models. “error” value response indicate that “Failed to query/control the peripheral equipments”

Parameter Pairs Table

Parameter Get/Set Value and description

privacy_button

pir

light_sensor

pt_position

input_1 input_2

output_1 output_2

Query

Get & Set

Privacy button status, valid values: [disabled|off|on]

only

PIR status, valid values: [disabled|actionless|active]

only

Light sensor status, valid values: [disabled|night|day]

only

Query current Pan & Tilt position, because the MCU can’t get

only

response from PT, so the values maybe wrong under some conditions. Format is “X,Y”

“X” is the Pan position; “Y” is the Tilt position. Input #1,#2 status, valid values: [high|low]

only

Onput #1,#2 status, Query format is “A,B”. “A” valid values: [high|low] “B” valid values: [pulse|static] Control format is “A”. “A” valid values: [high|low]

dn_mode

Get & Set

Day/Night mode status, valid values: [day|night] Day mode, IR LED off, IR cut switch close the window to

filter the IR lights. Night mode, IR LED on, IR cut switch open the window not

to filter the IR lights.

ir_cut

Get &

IR cut switch status, valid values: [close|open]

Set

ir_leds

wl_leds

Get & Set

IR LEDs status, valid values: [disabled|off|on], disabled is only valid for query CGI

White light LEDs status, valid values: [disabled|off|on], disabled is only valid for query CGI

Control the peripheral components status

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/io/control_pc.cgi?<parameter>=<value>[&<parameter pair>…]

Parameter Value and description

Please refer to the “Parameter Pairs Table”

Return:

Successful request returns all group parameters or the specified parameters as below.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n ... \r\n OK\r\n

Query IR cut switch status

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/io/query_filter.cgi Return: Network Camera will return a Web page that contains the following messages.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n filter=[0|1]\r\n <- 0= Close the window; 1= Open the window \r\n

Admin-level CGI commands (administrator level privilege)

Query FW version

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/sysinfo.cgi Return: Network Camera will return a Web page that contains the following messages.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n Firmware Version: V1.0.01\r\n Serial Number: SQJ00G100001\r\n

Reboot

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/reboot.cgi Return:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n OK\r\n

Restore to factory defaults

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/reset_to_default.cgi Return:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n OK\r\n

Query/Control the peripheral components status

Start/Stop the camera privacy mode

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/privacy_ctl.cgi?privacy=<parameter>

Parameter Value and description start

start: camera enter privacy mode. Any user can't view the video any more.

stop stop: camera end the privacy mode.

Return:

Successful request returns all group parameters or the specified parameters as below.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n ... \r\n OK\r\n

Get/Set group parameters

Get group parameters

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/get_group.cgi?<parameter>=<value>[&<value>…]

Parameter Value and description group 1. To get all group settings

group_name (The group name is case insensitive.)

2. To get a specific setting from a group group_name.parameter_name

3. To get the settings from multiple groups group_name&group_name...

Note that all group_name and parameter_name are defined in the

Network Camera Configuration Spec

Return:

All group settings or one group setting will be returned as below.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n

... \r\n [group1]\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n ...\r\n [group2]\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n ...\r\n

Where <parameter pair> is <parameter_name>=<parameter_value>.

Set group parameters

Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/set_group.cgi?<parameter>=<value>[&<parameter pair>…]

Parameter Value and description group Group name is specified here. (The group name is case insensitive.)

Note that all group values are defined in the Network Camera Configuration Spec.

1. To set a specific setting in a group

group=group1&key=value...

2. To get the settings from multiple groups

group=group1&key=value...&group=group2&key=value...

Return:

Successful request returns all group parameters or the specified parameters as below.

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n ... \r\n OK\r\n

HTTP notification spec

* Please refer to the “HTTP_NOTIFY group” chapter in the Configuration file spec document.

Sercomm NV812D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Physical Details - Video Server

Package Contents

System Requirements

Installation - Video Server

Setup using the Windows Wizard

Overview

Requirements

Connecting to a Video Server on your LAN

Connecting to a Video Server via the Internet

Viewing Live Video

Introduction

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream

Making Video available from the Internet

Viewing Live Video via the Internet

Motion Detection Alerts

Introduction

Connecting to Video Server

Welcome Screen

Administration Menu

System Screen

Network Screen

Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only)

DDNS Screen

IP Filter Screen

I/O Port Screen

RS485 Screen

Streamings

Video & Audio Screen

Video Access Screen

User Database Screen

Motion Detection Screen

Audio Detection Screen

E-Mail Screen

FTP Screen

HTTP Screen

SMB/CIFS Client Screen

Event Trigger Screen

Maintenance Screen

Status Screen

Log Screen

Overview

System Requirements

Installation

System Tray Icon

LiveView Screen

Camera Setup

LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing

View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording

Setup Program - for Streams Configuration

Overview

Problems

Video Server

Regulatory Approvals

Admin-level CGI commands (administrator level privilege)